Google launches Universal Cart shopping tool in the US
The tool collects products from search and Gemini and tracks prices and stock.
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The short version
- Google said on Thursday that Universal Cart is now available to U.S. users.
- The tool lets users collect and monitor products they find across search and the Gemini app.
- It can send notifications when a saved product's price drops or an out-of-stock item returns.
- Checkout is tied to Google's Universal Commerce Protocol, an open standard introduced earlier this year.
Why it matters
Google is adding agentic checkout features to shopping, using an open standard meant to help AI agents and retailers work together. For developers, UCP is the part to watch, since it defines how agents and retailers handle the purchase step.
“Universal Cart can collect items from multiple retailers, turning it into a central hub for browsing and keeping track of potential purchases.”